JUNIOR PROGRAMS

Juniors can improve their skills with our year-round program consisting of after-school sailing September through November and January through May, along with numerous regattas, sailing clinics and fishing tournaments. Check out the calendar of events for events that may interest you and sign-up today.
 
Instructors are available beginning at 3:30 PM and classes end at 6:00 PM.  Instruction for sailing is provided for beginners through racing.  Participation is optional and is not required to sail or participate in regattas.

Attendance in any class or regatta during the month will result in a charge for the entire month.

Fall Season:  September - November
Winter/Spring Season: January - May

Charter boats are automatically included in the cost of the class.
 

After School Sailing & Fishing:

Class & Fee Schedule
Sign Up for 2024 Sailing/Fishing

SABOT RACE TEAM PRACTICE & SABOT LEARN TO RACE 
With a full race calendar in the Southern California area, we encourage this group to participate as much as possible. In addition to after-school practices there are clinics and group activities as well as coaching. Focus is on maintaining competitive sailing skills and developing regatta performance. Sportsmanship is emphasized. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. 
NON RACING SAILORS 
We want to encourage those non-racing sailors to continue their sailing throughout the year. Come down for our after-school program and get out on the water with friends. Both Sabots and Open Skiffs will be available. 
BEGINNING DOUBLEHANDED SAILING
This class is for kids 12 years old and up looking to learn how to sail with a friend! They will learn the basics of skippering and crewing in a CFJ.
DOUBLEHANDED RACING
Focus will be in improving competitive sailing skills and regatta performance. Sportsmanship will be emphasized. Practices will be held after school on Fridays. Emphasis will be on boat handling, fleet and team racing, as well as participation in traveling regattas and clinics. 
FISHING - Fridays
Aside from our after school program, SWYC Anglers have a tournament calendar that is open to juniors for participation. Awards are given for individual tournaments and at the end of the year. Juniors should contact the Junior Director if they wish to participate in a tournament. 

Register for After School Sailing & or Fishing - click here
 

SWYC currently hosts Torrey Pines High School Sailing Team, Del Norte High School Sailing Team & USD Sailing Club. Many high schools in the area have students interested in competitive sailing. See the Director about joining or starting a team. Established teams are encouraged to make arrangements in advance to ensure boats are available for practices.

Torrey Pines & Del Norte High School Team Registration
USD Sailing Club Registration
 

Our Juniors Summer Program provides a safe instructional environment and an enjoyable summer for our junior anglers and sailors.  We offer multiple sessions, many lasting two weeks.  Juniors may attend multiple sessions.  Classes are offered in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Sailing.  Additional programs are offered in Fishing, Double-Handed, Adventure Sailing, and a Starfish class for children ages 5-7 years old.  A schedule is provided below, and a complete schedule and associated fees is available in the link to the left.  Boats are available to rent for various classes, if you do not own the boats used in our program.  Each Junior will receive a certificate of completion as well as a lifetime of memories and friendships.
 
Summer Camp 2025 Class & Fee Schedule
 

Registration Dates & Info

2025 Summer Registration will open for Members on March 3^rd at 10am & Non-Members on April 1st at 10am!

Early Bird Member Registration will be open on March 3rd at 10:00 AM. SWYC members will receive exclusive early access to registration and discounted early-bird pricing (membership number required). SWYC Member prices apply to SWYC Members’ Children, Grandchildren, and Junior Members ONLY.

Standard Pricing will go in effect on April 1st at 10:00 AM. Nonmembers may begin to register starting April 1st. 
 
All registrants who register by May 1st will automatically receive a free SWYC Summer hat!
 
Summer Lunch Menu
Welcome Packet - Fishing
Welcome Packet - Sailing
 

Refund Policy

FULL REFUND WITH NOTIFICATION UP UNTIL MAY 1^ST. MAY 1^ST THROUGH MAY 31^ST WITH NOTIFICATION IS A 50% REFUND. AFTER JUNE 1^ST NO REFUND.

Opportunities exist for Member and Non-Member participants in our After School and Summer Programs in need of financial assistance.  All requests will be kept in strict confidence.  Two possible avenues to obtain financial assistance are:

• The Southwestern Junior Foundation - A 501(c)(3) with the goal of extending sailing and angler experiences to the youth of San Diego County who are in need of financial assistance.
• The Southwestern Yacht Club Junior Advisory Committee maintains some funding for scholarships.  Inquiries should be sent to the SWYC Junior Program Director along with three items:
  • A letter from the applicant stating why they are seeking a scholarship and wish to participate in the Program.
  • A letter of good citizenship from a teacher, counselor, coach, or someone of similar standing who can speak to the student's character.
  • A copy of the family's front page of their most recent tax return, showing the annual household/family income.